Lamar Jackson placed on Ravens injury report, vows to play Sunday
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The Baltimore Ravens put quarterback Lamar Jackson on their injury report Wednesday heading into Week 3.
But the dynamic signal caller is confident he won’t be there on Sunday.
Jackson was placed on the Injury list as a limited participant in practice, as he didn’t throw the ball due to a right elbow injury. During the media’s availability, Jackson was seen standing off to the side while the other quarterbacks threw.
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Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws a pass against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium on Sept. 18, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
No. 8 also had a protective sleeve on his right arm for the first time ever, but he told media that he’ll be all set to face the New England Patriots on the road in a few days.
"I’m going to throw Sunday — a lot Sunday," he said via ESPN.
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"I’m good. The pad came with the sleeve. It wasn’t added or anything like that. I will be out there Sunday. I’ll be out there [Thursday] in practice. I’m good."
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh shared the same lack of concern for Jackson, saying, "It’s a normal course-of-the-season-type thing."
Wide receiver Demarcus Robinson #10 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 after catching a touchdown pass against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium on Sept. 18, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Despite his running prowess, Jackson has only had to sit out four games in his NFL career, which came last year with an ankle injury late in the season. And